Electricity
Cells
Investigation
Ocean
Force and Motion
100
What are conductors?
These materials allow objects to flow through them
100
What is a plant cell?
The type of cell that has a cell wall
100
What is a hypothesis?
a prediction about the results of a scientific experiment
100
What is the continental slope?
the steep slope down to the ocean floor
100
What is kinetic energy?
energy in motion
200
What is an electric current?
A flow of negative charges creates an __________ ________.
200
What is the nucleus?
the brain of the cell
200
What are constants?
the factors that stay the same in an experiment so they don't affect the outcome or results
200
What is phytoplankton?
the organism that does most of the photosynthesis on earth and makes most of our oxygen?
200
What is friction?
the resistance to motion created when two objects rub against each other
300
What is a parallel circuit?
type of current has two or more pathways for the current
300
What is a vacuole?
this is the storage for the cell
300
What is the independent variable?
the variable that the scientist changes
300
What is the Gulf Stream?
An ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean. It brings warm air to northern Europe.
300
What is speed?
this measures how fast an object is moving
400
What is static electricity?
the kind of electricity is created by rubbing certain materials together
400
What is a vertebrate?
A snake is an example of this type of animal
400
What is a dependent variable?
This variable changes based on the independent variable
400
What are deep ocean currents?
Vertical (up and down) currents that are affected by salinity, density and temperature.
400
What is potential energy?
this is stored energy
500
What is an electromagnet?
If we wrap a wire around an iron bearing metal like a nail and create a closed circuit, we make an __________.
500
What is chlorophyll?
the green chemical in the plant that is used in photosynthesis
500
What are observations?
In science, what we can see, touch, hear, smell or taste
500
What is the sunlight zone?
Most ocean life is found in this zone.
500
What is stay in motion?
Objects in motion tend to _______________________.
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